The physical demands of the match according to playing positions in a South African Premier Soccer League team

\r\nBackground\r\nEvidence indicates that international soccer players cover a total distance of between eight and 14 km in a match. Approximately 80 - 90% of this distance constitutes low-intensity actions, and about 10 - 20% is high-intensity. These data are influenced by playing position, formati...

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Published in:South African journal of sports medicine 2024, Vol.36 (1), p.1-6
Main Authors: Rhini, M, Hickner, R C, Naidoo, R, Sookan, T
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
formation
Physical demands
Playing position
total distance
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Summary:\r\nBackground\r\nEvidence indicates that international soccer players cover a total distance of between eight and 14 km in a match. Approximately 80 - 90% of this distance constitutes low-intensity actions, and about 10 - 20% is high-intensity. These data are influenced by playing position, formation, league standard, and national differences in different countries.\r\n\r\nObjective\r\nTo quantify the physical demands of competitive matches on the different playing positions in a South African Premier Soccer League team.\r\n\r\nMethods\r\nA descriptive study design included 21 players on the same team. Data were collected over 23 official matches during the 2019/2020 season using PlayerTek GPS devices (10Hz). The data collected included total distance covered, high-intensity running distance, power plays, top-end speed, and distance per minute.\r\n\r\nResults\r\nStatistical differences were evident only in the high-intensity running distance and power plays. The centre-forwards (p
ISSN:1015-5163
2078-516X
DOI:10.17159/2078-516X/2024/v36i1a16752